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PODCAST: Lions get their guy in Terrion Arnold // Record NFL Draft crowd
Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell got their guy in Terrion Arnold
Adam Schefter is ready for the NFL Draft in Detroit
In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North. Our conversation kicked...
Who's next for governor and mayor? Political apathy and more ft. Sam Robinson
Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development. The rundown: 02:22 - What do some of these future local and state campaigns look...
Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends
There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue. Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it&...
Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead. They include a sustainable meat market in...
Black Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media
Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it’s a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you’re used to for “tech events.” Joining me on the show is Alex...
The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O’Reilly and Jer talk three of today’s stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 – There’s a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central...
On the future of Metro Detroit's suburban transit (ft. Tiffany Gunter, SMART)
Although a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within the city limits. Although some do, many of their trips to get around don’t involve the city at...
Lessons learned running a bar in Detroit since 2005
What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic...
In-depth: America's first wireless electric charging road
The first wireless electric charging road in the United States – where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving – has opened in Detroit’s Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be...
Putting The "City" Back In The Motor City By Supporting Small Developers w/ Brian Mulloy
Our deep-dive conversation is with Brian Mulloy. He’s doing small-scale development in the city of Detroit through his Ballet Real Estate, but with a focus on building restoration and urban spaces. His transformation of a building at Bagley and Trumbull (and subsequent development of a property few thought could...
Roman Mars Helps Us Discover The 99% Invisible City
If you’re a listener to this show, you may have caught on that one of the reasons we’re here is a love of places. Specifically our places. The Detroit tri-county area includes, well, three counties, made up of more than 130 cities, townships and villages. And yes, even...
Downtown Detroit’s Development Paradoxes With Retail & Urban Design Expert Conrad Kickert
If you open up a building next to a Dan Gilbert development that's a good thing. There's more people on the sidewalk, more crowd, more buzz, more Instagram pictures.. - Conrad Kickert
Legendary Motown Funk Brother Paul Riser On Playing With Stevie Wonder & How The Music Biz Has Changed
Paul Riser has played trombone, wrote songs and arranged music with some of the biggest names in popular music. As a member of the fabled “Funk Brothers,” the mostly anonymous house band for Motown Records during its heyday, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The...
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Reconnecting Metro Detroit to our soul // New Buddy's, and a new bar
Norris Howard is in. 00:36 – We talk about the great feedback we got from listeners in Canton; how development happened in Metro Detroit; and part of the draw of the city of Detroit is reconnecting our region to its soul. 15:57 – A new Buddy’s is opening up...
Black Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media
Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it’s a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you’re used to for “tech events.” Joining me on the show is Alex...
What can the Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl? // Michigan Panthers update // Did the Pistons come out ahead on trades?
Fletcher Sharpe is in, and here’s the rundown: 01:07 – What can the Detroit Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl, as far as pieces they may need? Is Dan Campbell unfairly judged against SF coach Shanahan? 09:55 – Fletcher went out to see the preview for the Michigan...
Hart Plaza fountain will be fixed // New tower tour // RenCen deal
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit hops into the studio, and we’re talking Detroit development. 00:33 – We both took a tour of the new Residences of Water Square. They’re on the higher end of the market, and received no incentives for development. And there are already early signs...
On Food Reviews, Prix Fixe Menus, and Hometown Love
Welcome to Friday, and we’ve got a heck of a show for you of local Detroit topics. 03:13 – Devon talks about why he needed to share some “hometown love” in a recent newspaper op-ed. 09:15 – An update on the new restaurant by Chef Fabio Viviani in the...
Hello, Thursday: 11 Things to know around Detroit
Development news, new openings, and Black Tech Saturdays
New Detroit city council map // Norris gets his library card // Canton Township
Norris Howard is IN the studio today, and we’re talking about things around Metro Detroit. 01:35 – New Detroit City Council map just dropped that redefines the districts of the members. It’s dealing with Detroit’s changing population, but what do you think? Here’s the map: https:...
Detroit's education gap (and ideas to fix it) ft. Tinu Usoro, 482 Forward
Whether it’s public or charter schools, Detroit students are fighting an uphill battle. Between trasportation, transparency, and even dealing with extreme temperatures – anything involving the future of Detroit hinges on Detroit’s education system. Tinu Usoro from 482 Forward joins me at the table in Techtown to talk about...
Bird poop and the Wall Street Journal
When national pundits fly over local places, make noise, drop their ****, and leave — we who live here have to clean it up
Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn stay in Detroit (and why it matters)
How important is it that Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn – Offensive and Defensive coordinators for the Detroit Lions, stay in Detroit? Plus, Brad Holmes took a bit of a victory lap with his picks from the draft and Fletcher reminds us that save for one, he’s been on board...
Is 2024 the turning point for transit in Metro Detroit?
Metro Detroit has wrestled with a lack of comprehensive transit — far behind peer regions, and even lesser ones — for decades. Michigan’s competitive challenges are getting to the point where even those who are among the least open to change have to started to face it. Where top talent, young...
Talking Yemeni Coffee (ft. Ibraham Alhasbani, Qahwah House)
Yemeni coffee is spreading across America as more and more people discover just how good it is. Qahwah House started in Dearborn, but has gone as far as Illinois and Brooklyn as it’s been expanding across the nation. It has a special flavor and a special story, and we...
The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O’Reilly and Jer talk three of today’s stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 – There’s a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central...
What is populism, really? (ft. Steve Babson)
What is populism, anyway? There’s a lot of talk about populists and the concept of populism in today’s political discourse but little talk about what the roots are and what it actually means. Author and labor educator Steve Babson joined me in the studio to discuss his book,...
Lions Offensive Coordinator stays in Detroit // Detroit Denim done // Jefferson BRT takes step forward
Lions fans get some good news
Monday Mourning Quarterback
A heartbreaking loss to end an amazing season for the Detroit Lions. Fletcher Sharpe breaks down what worked and what didn’t, and we start to pick up the pieces of where to go from here with the Lions after the loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship game....
State of the State highlights, James Beard semifinalists and Bye, Jim Harbaugh
From the serious to the seriously fun, we’ve got you covered on your Daily Detroit. Devon O’Reilly is in to talk about: 01:11 – Michigan State of the State breakdown 02:54 – Governor Gretchen Whitmer said “Build baby build,” with the goal of increasing the housing stock across...
Get in touch with your (funky) soul this weekend // Best restaurant, chef semi-finalists // Inside a downtown penthouse loft
Plus, some food news around town